In this newsletter: Personal Update Pacific Northwest expansion wrapup. About My New Book - debuts next Saturday! FREE eBook Giveaway - The Lewis and Clark Expedition Ahh, we're home for a short break after a wonderful Eagle Society cruise along the Columbia and Snake Rivers. We had a blast speaking, entertaining, and socializing with wonderful repeat cruisers. What a beautiful start to autumn. Oregon Trail This week we finish our Northwest arc as we've highlighted in the last few weeks how...
14 days ago • 2 min read
In this newsletter: Personal Update Oregon Trail pioneers About My New Book - debuts 10-10 FREE eBook Giveaway - The Louisiana Purchase Greetings from the Columbia River. We are aboard an Eagle Society cruise with many wonderful companions from previous adventures. This will be our last week on the Columbia for this year, so we are savoring every moment. Oregon Trail Fur trappers like the Astorians we discussed last week were the advance scouts for one of our nations greatest migrations. I’ve...
21 days ago • 2 min read
In this newsletter: New Book Cover Reveal Securing the Pacific Northwest FREE eBook Giveaway - The Hudson River New Book Cover Reveal Click the image above to view the cover reveal video. I've recently more clearly realized that the throughline of my interest and study of United States history if primarily how the nation expanded. Watch for aspects of that clarification as we reveal the title, cover, upcoming release date, and theme of our newest book. We'll explore more about these...
28 days ago • 2 min read
In this newsletter: Soon on to the Columbia River Securing the Gulf Coast FREE eBook Giveaway - The Declaration of Independence Greetings History Buffs! We've returned from a glorious Alaska adventure cruising with American Cruise Lines. Travel is amazing, but home is also great! Early next week, we head to the Columbia River. It should be a beautiful time of year to be cruising on the brand new modern riverboat "American Encore." BIG NEWS Watch next week's newletter as we'll share the first...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
In this newsletter: Our Alaska Adventure A detour for Dolly Parton FREE eBook Giveaway - The Civil War Anaconda Plan Alaska provides some wonderful sunsets like this one in Petersburg. Hello! We are almost finished with our Alaska cruises. We have savored these three weeks in the restorative beauty of the Great Land and enjoyed connecting with frequent cruisers and new friends. Naturalist John Muir wrote: To the lover of pure wildness Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
In this newsletter: Our Alaska Adventure Mark Twain FREE eBook Giveaway - Alaska-themed! Savoring cruising through Endicott Arm to view the Dawes Glacier. Hello! We are just a couple of days into our second 10-day cruise of Alaska. We've generally had very nice weather and are so excited to today return to Glacier Bay. It's one of our favorites! Glacier Bay was popularized by the travels and writings of naturalist John Muir. He wrote: In the evening, after witnessing the unveiling of the...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
In this newsletter: Our Alaska Adventure "Declaration of Independence" book in Amazon's Top 5! Steamboats Changed America FREE eBook Giveaway - Alaska-themed! This photo of us enjoying Margerie Glacier in Glacier Bay was taken by cruise guest and good friend, David Kirk. Hello! We are loving the cool temperatures and fresh air of Alaska. We enjoyed a gorgeous, sunny day in Glacier Bay on Wednesday. Yesterday was a bit rainy in Sitka, but gave us a few breaks. We next head south through the...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
In this newsletter: Our Next Adventure GoodReads Giveway Mississippi River history connections FREE eBook Giveaway Hello! We are so excited to be heading to Alaska tomorrow for two extended cruises of the Inside Passage. It is one of our favorite places on earth and we always look forward to the natural wonders, amazing wildlife, and stunning wilderness that we get to travel through. Because of this next great adventure, we are giving away one of our books this weekend that shares the...
2 months ago • 3 min read
In this newsletter: Personal Note The Divided Lewis and Clark Return Journey This Week's FREE eBook offer Hello, History Friends! We're enjoying some time at home before heading next to Alaska! But first, we'll savor some organization, relaxation, errands, social visits, and some writing. THE DIVIDED RETURN They Made It to the Pacific. The Hard Part Was Still Ahead. Most people think the Lewis and Clark Expedition ended when the Corps of Discovery reached the Pacific Ocean. Actually, they...
2 months ago • 1 min read